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Damien Hirst Sanctum Portfolio For Sale
Damien Hirst
Sanctum Portfolio, 2009
Set of six photogravure etchings
46 5/8 x 45 1/2 in each 118.4 x 115.6 cm each
Edition
Edition of 59
About this work
In 2009, Damien Hirst unveiled his captivating series Sanctum, a profound exploration of life, death, and the delicate balance between the two. This collection of works delves deep into the essence of mortality, presenting viewers with a striking juxtaposition of beauty and decay. Hirst, known for his provocative artistry, crafted these pieces with meticulous attention to detail, each one a profound meditation on the fragility of existence.Sanctum beckons viewers into a world where life's transience is laid bare. Through a series of intricate compositions, Hirst offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of the inevitable cycle of life and death. The pieces are a symphony of contradiction, where vibrant bursts of color coalesce with symbols of decay, such as skulls and decaying flowers. This juxtaposition challenges viewers to confront their own mortality, inviting introspection and contemplation.At the heart of Sanctum lies a profound sense of reverence for the fleeting nature of life. Hirst's masterful use of symbolism and aesthetics creates a dialogue between the eternal and the ephemeral. Each piece in the series serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence that defines human existence, urging us to cherish the beauty of the present moment while acknowledging the inevitability of our eventual passing. Sanctum stands as a testament to Hirst's ability to provoke thought and evoke emotion, inviting viewers to confront the profound mysteries of life and death.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2009
- Medium
- Set of six photogravure etchings
- Edition
- Edition of 59
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Damien Hirst prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the Spot Paintings, Butterfly editions, Beautiful prints, and Pharmaceutical series. Damien Hirst art for sale and Damien Hirst original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections. We also advise collectors looking to sell Damien Hirst prints — free valuations available.
Damien Hirst is the defining figure of the Young British Artists movement and one of the most collected living artists in the world. His work spans Natural History sculptures, Spot Paintings, Butterfly Works, Spin Paintings, and pharmaceutical installations ? series that have set auction benchmarks at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips across four decades. Collections at Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim confirm his standing as one of the essential artists of his generation.
His single-artist auction "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" generated $198 million at Sotheby's in 2008, a record that remains one of the most significant events in the contemporary art market. Major works including the Lullaby series of medicine cabinets and the Natural History formaldehyde sculptures have each achieved prices above $10 million, while his Spot Paintings and print editions sustain deep, global secondary market activity across all price points.
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